Surveyors pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for surveyors is $34.54 an hour ($71,840 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($75,440). Kentucky ranks 33rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for surveyors in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| 25% of workers | $23.70 | $49,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.54 | $71,840 |
| 75% of workers | $37.83 | $78,690 |
| 90% of workers | $48.72 | $101,330 |
Surveyors pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $78,690 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $71,550 | 150 |
| Bowling Green | $65,960 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for surveyors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $97,680 |
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